Teaching Assistant Posting in GNDR

TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) POSTING
(CUPE 4163 Academic Assistants)

SUMMER SESSION ONL
Term 202405

Positions Available: Academic Assistants - See list below for anticipated positions. Appointment Dates: Various May – August 31, 2024

Rate of Pay: Hours: As per the salary schedule for CUPE 4163 Academic & Scientific Assistants Comp1 – $30.87

Hours per position are based on course enrollment and will be finalized at the beginning of the

term.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please note that duties may vary due to specific needs of Online instruction. Duties may include some or all of the following:

• assisting instructor with transition of course content to online formats
• holding scheduled office hours online to assist students with problems
• posting course content to BrightSpace
• managing chat forum online
• preparing exams and assignments
• grading course assignments and exams
• keeping accurate records of grades
• online exam invigilation

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Appointment procedures are based on the guidelines of the CUPE 4163 Agreement.

Selection criteria for all positions will include the qualifications and ability of the candidate(s) based on academic merit and related experience, the career and/or pedagogical value that the experience in a particular position will provide the student, the student’s preferences, and other sources of graduate student financial support being received.

 All applications will be considered. However, priority will first be given to Faculty of Humanities graduate students registered at The University of Victoria with a BA or a minor in Gender or Women’s Studies, or other demonstrated academic expertise in the field of Gender and Women’s Studies.

All TAs must have a solid background in the related subject (unless specified otherwise). Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Complete the fillable pdf form on the Gender Studies Website and return it to Gillian Calder, Acting Chair, Department of Gender Studies via email: gndrapp@uvic.ca.  Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

NOTE: Actual number of positions and total hours for each position are subject to funding availability and/or course enrollment or cancellation.